mj lastimosa Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 The first time Jacob and I went to the mall I found out that he is scared of escalator:erm:, I can't forced to him to step on the escalator coz he is refusing with all his might and could cause some inconvenience to the other shoppers, after several months now I hadn't tried still to teach him how to overcome this fear, that is why I'm setting a goal now of trying to train him with the escalator, : what tips can I use to make it easier for him to overcome this? Since we have to do this training in a public place. :shrug:I will update the progress of our training here. :smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sutsibe Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I would start by just having him relatively near it, watching people go up and down on it. As he becomes more relaxed, tell him he's good and reward him. You can gradually move closer to it with him. Are there times you're there where it's turned off? If you can find one, I'd try getting him to go up or down it while it's off, and get used to it that way - once again with a reward! I would try to do most of your training at times when there aren't a lot of people there who might become impatient, giving you more time to let him become comfortable with it. That said, giving him time to watch people on it, and seeing that it doesn't "eat" them, may help him become more comfortable with the concept. As you work with him, don't baby him or act like it's anything at all to be afraid of. Stay calm and very matter-of-fact - like it's not anything important or scary - because it isn't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I would start by just having him relatively near it, watching people go up and down on it. As he becomes more relaxed, tell him he's good and reward him. You can gradually move closer to it with him. Are there times you're there where it's turned off? If you can find one, I'd try getting him to go up or down it while it's off, and get used to it that way - once again with a reward! I would try to do most of your training at times when there aren't a lot of people there who might become impatient, giving you more time to let him become comfortable with it. That said, giving him time to watch people on it, and seeing that it doesn't "eat" them, may help him become more comfortable with the concept. As you work with him, don't baby him or act like it's anything at all to be afraid of. Stay calm and very matter-of-fact - like it's not anything important or scary - because it isn't! True! Ok i'll check if they turn off the escalator sometime after closing time, so we could have a quick climb back and fort, i'll bare in mind your advices! Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kissu & Aara Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I dont blame him. Im scared of those things too. Lol. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 I dont blame him. Im scared of those things too. Lol. Good luck! Hahaha let me train you too?? haha LOL kiddin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Mine is scared of walking up and down stairs, couldnt imagine what he would be like on one of these lol Good luck hope you get it sorted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 aww good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Mine is scared of walking up and down stairs, couldnt imagine what he would be like on one of these lol Good luck hope you get it sorted you can put your feet in first and second step so your husky could calculate the distance and won't get scared to step, usually it's faster to teach them how to climb up than going down the stairs but you know as they say patience is a virtue Goodluck to us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 aww good luck hehe thank you!!! hopefully he'll overcome this fast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 you can put your feet in first and second step so your husky could calculate the distance and won't get scared to step, usually it's faster to teach them how to climb up than going down the stairs but you know as they say patience is a virtue Goodluck to us! Haha yeh, he is getting used to it he is fine going up them now, just a little unsure going down them but after a little encouragement he will go down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Haha yeh, he is getting used to it he is fine going up them now, just a little unsure going down them but after a little encouragement he will go down true! we can do this!!! no retreat no surrender!! haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparks Posted June 15, 2011 Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yes we can! Haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 15, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2011 Yes we can! Haha where there's a will, there's a way familiarity breeds :cool: hahaha LOL, just off to bed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 we went to the mall today to let him observe the escalator, he would stare a while, take steps backward and would stare away. he was kinda distracted coz there's a cute 3years old lil boy who keeps on chasing him taking pictures, kinda like a paparazzi haha, well atleast Jacob had a few glance at the escalator ) see he'll give him a pose instead haha the moody-moody baby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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mj lastimosa Posted June 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2011 we're on our first step hopefully he won't give me a hard time teaching him to step on the escalator hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 hehe thank you!!! hopefully he'll overcome this fast if you're being consistent and patient he will definitely overcome his fear in no time. Dime used to be scared of stairs but now after he overcome his irrational fear I feel like I have to make him scared again LOL bcoz now he can climb up and down as much as he wants and sumtimes run a solo race on the stairs at midnight : Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 if you're being consistent and patient he will definitely overcome his fear in no time. Dime used to be scared of stairs but now after he overcome his irrational fear I feel like I have to make him scared again LOL bcoz now he can climb up and down as much as he wants and sumtimes run a solo race on the stairs at midnight : hahaha really? so cuteeeee!!!!! Jacob is a little scared still of going down the stairs but hopefully he'll get used with it and so we walk every night as soon as I get home even if I'm tired from my whole day of activity, it'll be worth it soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 LOL he'll learn fast. Dime needs about... uh... less than a week to learn that walking down the stair doesn't mean going to hell. At first he's being very careful with his steps but now he's running around and doesn't even care if he tripped or slipped x) The best thing about it is you won't hear him when he's climbing the stairs! Suddenly he's right in front of your room's door LOL or maybe he will learn from the stars and moon how to knock on your door O.O BEWARE! Huskies are always learning. I never teach Dime how to knock doors but he just suddenly know how. Turns out he learns by watching me x) At night-time he often move from his favorite spot in the living room to the carpet in front of my room and "knock" my door using his paws. It doesn't sound like knock,knock,knock though... It sounds like a zombie is trying to get into your room LOL but now I already got used to the scary sound x) The first time he does that I hid my head in the blanket and pray my door is strong enough to hold a zombie from breaking-in Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 LOL he'll learn fast. Dime needs about... uh... less than a week to learn that walking down the stair doesn't mean going to hell. At first he's being very careful with his steps but now he's running around and doesn't even care if he tripped or slipped x) The best thing about it is you won't hear him when he's climbing the stairs! Suddenly he's right in front of your room's door LOL or maybe he will learn from the stars and moon how to knock on your door O.O BEWARE! Huskies are always learning. I never teach Dime how to knock doors but he just suddenly know how. Turns out he learns by watching me x) At night-time he often move from his favorite spot in the living room to the carpet in front of my room and "knock" my door using his paws. It doesn't sound like knock,knock,knock though... It sounds like a zombie is trying to get into your room LOL but now I already got used to the scary sound x) The first time he does that I hid my head in the blanket and pray my door is strong enough to hold a zombie from breaking-in hahahaha this is sooo funnyyy!!!! Dime is such a smart boy, now i'm wanting Jacob to learn how to knock too hahaha.. but he's trying to touch my face with his paws when i'll sit to him as soon as I get home, and will give a kiss Jacob knows how to give a smack kiss in my cheeks haha he's just a sweetie boy. Jacob knows how to go down the stairs but it will depend if the stairs has a little tiny steps he doesn't wanna step on it though. Lately I've been very busy and we're not consistent on our escalator training I hope he'll learn still Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmo Posted June 21, 2011 Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 see he'll give him a pose instead haha Bloody hell! My hat off to you walking a husky in those heels!!! LOL:up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 21, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2011 Bloody hell! My hat off to you walking a husky in those heels!!! LOL:up: hahaha i'm wearing heels all the time, except at the gym and if I wanna run with Jacob, since he is a really really sweet husky it's just fine to walk with elevated shoes with him haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mydiamond Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 find a time where you're not busy he'll learn better if you're being consistent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirbysowner Posted June 22, 2011 Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 how does he do with normal stairs? mine was scared of stairs the first day we got him, but we just forced to to go up and down the stairs and after the second time he learned there was nothing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj lastimosa Posted June 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2011 find a time where you're not busy he'll learn better if you're being consistent yeah i really hope i can give him more time, thats why when I get home even if it's a little late ill still walk him out but then the mall is close already. tsk.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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